‘Scottish independence gains ground’

Recent polls have revealed that support for Scottish independence is gaining among voters five months before the September referendum that could lead to Scotland’s secession from the United Kingdom.

According to Press TV, an ICM poll for today’s Scotland newspaper on Sunday showed support for independence stands at 39 percent, while opposition has dropped four points to 42%. Apart from people who had no idea, the results are 52-48 in favor of keeping Scotland in the UK.

The figure marks the highest level of support for independence since last August, leading the Yes Scotland campaign group to claim it is confident of securing the necessary two-point swing.

A second survey by polling and research consultancy Survation puts a yes vote up one point to 38% and a no vote down one point to 46%. When the people who have not yet made up their minds are excluded, the results put yes on 45% and no on 55%.